… hardworking American taxpayers, including, but not limited to, the men and women of our federal workforce? It was my understanding, Mr. Speaker, that my Republican colleagues believed in freedom. Well, Collective bargaining essentially is the freedom to negotiate the best possible work environment. to allow these public employees to continue to deliver services that are effective and efficient for the American people. (04:55–05:05)
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Asserts that collective bargaining is a form of freedom to negotiate work conditions.
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